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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1899

Page

2

Bryan and Hanna Sparks in Party Rhetoric Clash

The speech excerpts recount Bryan attacking McKinley and the Republicans over trusts and money, contrasting bimetallism with party flips. Hanna’s Cleveland quote is cited, with Bryan accusing Republicans of plunder and demagoguery while defending the wealth producers against money changers.

Ted ‘Bryan McLean Republican Party Lin Mark Hanna and Co Bryan England McKinley Grover Eivery Clyde, O Fanna Cleveland Hanna

Bryan as a Detective in Ohio Train Incident

Oct. 2 Fremont crowd stopped a pickpocket who robbed an old man of a pocketbook. Mire. Bryan helped recover papers and helped identify a second thief at the courthouse. Separate robberies were reported in Findlay Friday night.

Clyde, O Bryan Fremont Court House Findlay

Lipton Cup Plan Surfaces After Columbia Separation

The Columbia and Shamrock parted company as the cup defender moved to anchorage off Tompkinsville. Prominent New Yorkers met to raise funds and plan a loving cup presentation to Sir Thomas Lipton in appreciation of his sportsmanlike conduct. No NYYC dinner plans yet, but action is expected soon.

New York Columbia and Shamrock Cup Defender Sandy Hook Tompkinsville Columbia Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club Thomas, Butt

Two Local Residents Found Dead With Gunshot Wounds

Buckner McKee and widow Mrs John Wilson were found dead in their beds Saturday morning in Lawrenceburg Kentucky. Both suffered gunshot wounds and authorities have not determined if the deaths are murders or self-inflicted.

Lawrenceburg Buckner McKee John ME ‘Wilson

Hackman Arrest Sparks Union Patrol Drive

Arthur McMahan alias Hackman manned by a Union railroad officer was charged with soliciting patronage near the Union station as part of managements effort to curb passenger annoyance. Kane sues in superior court over a streetcar collapse near Central and a bridge debris incident leaving him with head neck and back injuries seeking $25,000.

Hackman Arthur McMahan Union Union Railroad Oficer

Trade protest over Canada to United States river ports

A forwarded protest objects to allowing trade between Canadian ports and the Lawrence River, opposing cross border commerce and arguing for stricter controls. The document cites international trade concerns and calls for policy review by authorities.

Canada Wrence ‘River

Rey Worth Dead No Pa Oct 2 Obituary Note

Obituary notice recalls Rey Worth, a prominent Baptist church member, who died October 2. He previously served as a leader in the local congregation and was well known in the community.

Rey

Rioters Clash as Police Break Up German Jewish Protest

Police confronted a crowd of rioters described as Germans and Jews during a chaotic Saturday incident. Officers dispersed the group after clashes left several injured and property damaged.

Che Iy

Pair of Robbery Suspects Captured After Drug Store Holdups

Police report two men robbed Fritz drug store on Virginia and Stevens, then Haley’s nearby. A chase on Indiana and Bright streets ended with one suspect captured and the other sought. Meyers and McDaniels face robbery charges with Meyers also charged with attempted murder.

Conklin Stoddard Meyers McDaniels Morgan Gerber Fritz Indiana Ave Ktaer Bright St Staucard Haley Hadley Att Porce Mesers le Amda Pal Tie Minois House Ilndy House Bertiller Central Bureau Chicago

Vanderbilt Heir May Lose Vast Share Over Marriage

Rumors swirl as Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr who wed against his father’s wish could be cut off from about 1300000000 estate. probate next week to clarify if he sacrificed 3100000000 on love’s altar. gossip also notes a potential 10000000 cut for the son.

New York Ineni Cornelius Vanderbilt Cornelius, Jr Miss Wilson Vanderbilt

Lena Kraus Found Alive After Five Years Missing

New York dated October 21 reports Lena Kraus aged 14 who vanished five years ago. Initially feared murdered and burned in Newtown Creek lime kilns, she later moved to Far Rockaway sending a letter to her aunt in the city saying she left home because she had too many bosses.

New York Lena Kraus Newtown Creek Lena Far Rockaway

Iron bed makers plan price raise across the nation

Chicago October 2 United States manufacturers of iron beds from all parts of the country Friday afternoon decided to advance prices. Raw material has risen 30 to 5 percent in the last three months and producers say a similar increase is necessary.

Chicago United States

National council of women of Canada opens with Lady Aberdeen presiding

The national council of women of Canada opened formally in Hamilton Ontario with Lady Aberdeen in the chair. Mrs Gaffney president of the United States council delivered greetings from the U S side.

Lady Aberdeen Hamilton Ont National Council of Women of Canada United States Gaffney United States Council

Yale Getting Sporty Hammer Coach At Yale

John T. Flannigan of the New York Athletic Club, world champion hammer thrower, has been enraged to coach Yale's hammer throwers in New Haven. This special report from Cleveland notes his involvement and the move to enhance Yale's track program.

Yale Cleveland New Haven Conn John T. Flannigan New York Athletic Club

Battle in Congo Free State Kills 30 Natives

Reports from Brussels detail a clash in the Congo Free State where a trooper force attacked Bakadera insurgents, resulting in thirty native deaths and ongoing fighting.

Brussels Congo Free State

Four new yellow fever cases in Jackson Mississippi

In Jackson Mississippi four new yellow fever cases are reported. London cheers a British victory at Glencoe. Admiral Dewey declines Charleston visit as unrest and industry talk swirl. A Virginia sheriff kills Louis Weaver amid domestic violence, and a Costa Rican law extension prompts headlines. McKinley expands international copyright. Thomas Dannelly of Chicago fined twenty five dollars for attempting to cut hair.

Jackson Miss London Glencoe Dewey Charleston Cleveland Chesterfield Virginia Louis ‘Weaver Hig Thomas Dannelly Chicago Aittke

Street Car Deal Investigation Sparks Club Tensions

At a Commercial Club meeting in 1899 a committee was formed to raise funds for counsel to aid Prosecutor Pugh in a street car deal probe. With a bare quorum and narrow support, directors postponed action after debate, noting conflict of interest due to club members linked to the street car firm. Several directors threatened resignations if the investigation proceeded.

Commercial Club D M. Parry F. M. Ayres A. E. Meteger Pugh Woollen Parry Metzger Coffin

DePauw Students Parody Short Skirt Trend in Chapel

In Greencastle Indiana on October 21 the DePauw University student body arrived for chapel with trousers rolled up and colorful hose on display. The scene served as a burlesque of the short skirt fad among young women.

Greencastle Ind DePauw University

Plymouth Church Trustee Fights Mortgage in Post Office Seizure

Edgar A. Brown, trustee of Plymouth church, fled a federal suit Saturday claiming to hold an $82,000 mortgage on the church. He asserts entitlement to a share of funds to be paid after condemnation for the new post office site.

Edgar A. Brown Plymouth Church

Filipino boat seizure under white flag reported

Admiral Watson cables from Manila that Filipinos under a white flag captured William Judaschka and wounded three others in a boat during the incident off Washington.

Washington Admiral Watson Manila Wm. Judaschka

Details arranged for McCoy Maher 320-round fight

New York report confirms a November 30 match at Canes Island athletic club between Kid McCoy and Peter Maher for $20.00. Maher signed the articles and McCoy accepted a week earlier. McCoy to train at White Plains. Maher to train at West Chester.

New York Kid McCoy Peter Maher Canes Island Athletic Club Maher McCoy White Plains West Chester

Roosevelt in Cincinnati Meeting Preparations

Roosevelt arrived in Cincinnati on Saturday afternoon and crowds gathered as city officials completed extensive preparations for his Saturday night rally.

Roosevelt Cincinnati

Trouble Brews as Natives in Samoa and Global Turmoil

Reports warn of rising unrest in Samoa among natives. Pearl Hart, Arizona bandit, is jailed in Deming New Mexico. President Andrade of Venezuela allegedly fled with 800 men from Caracas. A Nyack explosion killed four Austrians and injured four others. Colombia liberal forces clash with government. A drunken dance brawl in Dry Rock, Jr. left three men and a woman dead and others injured. Banks in New York may consolidate with Secretary Gage as president. A Philadelphia jury convicts Ingheam-Newitt counterfeiting with mercy. Harvard president Eliat urges commercial education in public schools. Berlin says German navy ships planned for 1901 with 34 battleships. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup touted for colds. Neckbands offered free by Progress Laundry.

Samoa Pearl Hart Arizona Deming N. M Andrade Venezuela Caracas Brotherhood of St. Andrew Nyack Department Santander Colombia Dry Rock, Jr John James Faulks Walist New York Gage Philadelphia Efiat Harvard University Berlin Reichstag

Cure a Cold in One Day Patent Claim

Fragmentary ad like notice promises a quick cure using tablets. The readable portion mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine and a disclaimer about refunds if the remedy fails, with a cryptic signature line and docket style text.

Grave

Four Die in Harbor Disaster Off Cedar Point

Reports from Toledo describe a fatal harbor accident near Cedar Point where four fishermen disappeared after a rowboat collision. Earlier, a Boston crew of four perished when the steamship Ardy collided with the Two Forty in a narrow passage, with two men saved by nearby vessels.

Toledo Cedar Point Frank Demarauk Boston John Fevere Fred Irving Fred’ Armstrong Neil Brooks Achdoner Hare Bor Castle Vipland Tuney Fig James Ela

Admiral Dewey Cancels Meetings Amid Health Concerns

Admiral Dewey has canceled planned visits to Atlanta and Philadelphia. Acting on his physician’s advice, his secretary announced that further engagements are declined for the present to avoid nervous strain, though his health is described as excellent.

Washington Admiral Dewey Atlanta Philadelphia

Franchised Street Car Plan Led to Property Reimbursements

Before the new street car franchise a group led by 1 N Richie and George Wolf bought property owner contracts promising 23 percent of funds collected. They aimed to force reimbursement in the franchise. Harding and Hovey held similar contracts. An evening paper claimed reimbursing had been provided, prompting contract withdrawals and the project ending without refunds.

N. Richie George Wolf Richie Wolf Harding & Hovey

Terrible Elevated RR Accident Paralyzes Brooklyn Crowd

Six people fell 40 feet from the Myrileave Bridge Street elevated track in Brooklyn after a platform block caused a sudden derailment. Two men likely to die. Injured include Charles Wright William Moody Frank Kreston Cornelius Dolan Gus Schirrendenam plus an unconscious man in Brooklyn Hospital. Mrs Lizzie Hill died of shock at the scene.

Brooklyn N. Y Myrileave Bridge St Rooklyn Hospital Charlies Wright Wm. J. Moody Frank Kresston Cornelius Dolan Gus Schirrendenam Lizzie Hill

Chaplains Not Sent With 28 Volunteer Regiments

Secretary reports to the National Association of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew that no chaplain was sent with any of the 28 volunteer regiments to the Philippines citing lack of funds as the reason.

Columbus National Association of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew Philippines Funda

WIRE CHATTER Hints of Mastodon Find and Warship Wedding

Bones of a mastodon said found near Rahway New Jersey. Dr R W Plummer and Miss Lillian Butts wed on the cruiser New Orleans on a Thursday. A white railman Campbell and two black tramps killed in a wreck near Stineville North Carolina Friday night. Georgia cotton crop estimated at 9900 bales.

Rahway N. J Sherman Masaila Georgia Blarry P. Harding Post St. Louis Campbell Stineville N. C Chicago R. W. Plummer New Orleans Lillian Butts Dayton Jos Haigh Donnelly Minn

Election bribery case heard by Justice Nickerson

Democrats Sam Dinnin and Hermann Harms faced a case before Justice Nickerson on a Saturday afternoon. The report from Washington on Arve inglow free delivery remained unanswered and Hess received no further word. Indianapolis was referenced in relation to Nabors stock exchange and other scattered notes.

Fostmaater Hess Washington Arve Inglow Sam Dinnin Hermann Harms Nickerson Indianapolis Nabors Stock Exchange Eae

Strong Nerves Strong Body Promoted by Celery Compound

Robert Fuller of Alexandria reports nervous weakness back pain and headaches improved after four bottles of Paine's Celery Compound. He claims his system changed from weakness to health and vigor and asserts no better medicine exists.

Robert Fuller Alexandria Paine

Continental automobile trust organized in New Jersey

The Continental automobile company formed in New Jersey is a mammoth trust controlling the business with 49 gasoline motor patents. It combines the Winton motor carriage company of Cleveland, the Manhattan oil and motor company of Jersey City, and the National motor carriage company of New York City with capital of 8,000,070 dollars.

Cleveland, O Continental Automobile Company New Jersey Winton Motor Carriage Company Manhattan Oil End Motor Company Jersey City National Motor Carriage Company New York City

Births Deaths Marriages Local Notices

Births list several newborns with parent names and addresses including Lauck Weiffenbach Conlin McGinley Broady Albertson Avery Haten and others. Deaths record Elizabeth Sallender Murphy OConner Milton Schaub with ages and causes. Marriage licenses show Louis M Smith Anson Odem Edward Nolen with spouses Fleming Poe Evans Haines.

Charles C Wilhelmina Lauck Montcalm-st Henry Lida Weiffenbach John and Sallie Conlin California St Maggie McGinley W. Norwood-st George Maggie Broady W. Wabash-st Henry Wand Hattie Albertson W.tenth-St George and Mollie Avery Camp St Mable Schaub Indiana Ave Louis M. Smith Celie M. Heath Anson L. Odem Jennie Arber Edward A. Nolen Margaret Knox Fleming Poe Walter V. Evans Christine Haines

City Grain Market Report for Saturday October 21

Inspections list various grain cars with Wheat No 2 red rejected and samples. Corn shows multiple grades with numerous cars and totals around forty two. Wheat quiet and October prices noted. Corn steady with several white grades and quantities.

City

Mixed grain and hay prices listing

An itemized market list shows prices for mixed grain in several colors and grades, oats and timothy hay offerings with varying quality marks and price figures. The page records multiple lots with price per unit, including white mixed, yellow mixed, mixed grades, gar oats steady, and timothy hay levels with per unit costs.

C. Hay

Interstate Live Stock Market Report Oct 2

Cattle receipts light at Interstate Stock Yards with no shipments. Export and shipping cattle quoted across grades from prime steers over 1300 lbs to common cows and calves. Hog and sheep sections show mixed prices for feeding steers, butcher bulls, and lambs with receipts light and limited bids.

Interstate Interstate Stock Yards Owen Ceesreearecees Cannes

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